Shazam has helped work more than 200 fires since joining the department in 2008.

“He’s a loyal member of our department. Day or night he is willing to come out and assist in the department. There are a lot of things we wouldn’t get done without him,” said Norm Mitchell, Winston-Salem deputy fire marshal.

Fire officials said he spotted critical evidence at an arson last Thanksgiving weekend that led to three suspects being arrested on more than 40 charges.